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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat start for a GOOD (Get out of Dodge) Bag
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2012
This is a cheap, easy way to get a bag that meets the "Get out of Dodge" Need. With preparedness you can spend literally years planning, purchasing, storing the right stuff. For every item you choose you can find some crank on the internet that will accuse you of capital crimes for buying the wrong item. That could lead to analysis paralysis. This item solves for that. For not a lot of money, you can buy this item and know that in a worst-case scenario, you'll have the basics covered with a nicely-packed, ready-to-do item you can have at the ready. Get these now and customize/optimize later. You can probably pack a bit more into these bags too if you want.
I inspected the items and found most on the packing list. (I didn't want to completely unpack and repack because you never get it repacked the way it was.) The food is an austere brick of something. The water is probably minimally adequate in quantity. But this is a small, easy to leave in your car, kind of backpack. Again, not looking for perfect, but looking for something that will get you through a worst-case situation. If that situation comes, I doubt you'll be complaining about this stuff, but will be rather glad you have something.
The nice thing about this kit is it comes with a postage-paid postcard that reminds you when the expiration dates for the kit are close so you can resupply. I would expect you can find other things to replace the kit items so no need to reorder everything.
I bought one with the intention of buying another if this one meets the needs above. I think I will. Everyone in a disaster-prone region MUST have this item or one like it for every two people. Don't bet your life on Uncle Sam.